Consultant Skill

Three Operation Modes

CONSULTATION MODE (Single Expert)

Ask a specific AI model for focused analysis or second opinion.

Trigger Patterns:

• "Ask [model] about X"

• "Consult [model] on Y"

• "What does [model] think about Z"

• "Get [model]'s opinion on X"

• "[Model], analyze this problem"

Available Consultants:

• codex / gpt5 - OpenAI GPT-5 Codex (advanced reasoning, technical analysis)

• gemini - Google Gemini (multi-perspective analysis)

• grok - xAI Grok (alternative LLM perspective)

• perplexity - Perplexity Sonar (web research with citations)

• claude - Claude WebSearch (web research, detailed analysis)

Examples:

• "Ask Gemini about the best approach to implement this feature"

• "Consult Codex on this architectural decision"

• "What does Grok think about this code pattern?"

• "Get Perplexity's research on latest React trends"

RESEARCH MODE (Multi-Agent Parallel)

Launch multiple agents simultaneously for comprehensive coverage.

Trigger Patterns:

• "Do research on X"

• "Quick research: X"

• "Extensive research on X"

• "Research this topic"

• "Investigate X"

Three Research Intensities:

QUICK RESEARCH

• Launch 5 agents (1 of each type)

• Timeout: 2 minutes

• Best for: Simple queries, fast answers

STANDARD RESEARCH (Default)

• Launch 15 agents (3 of each type)

• Timeout: 3 minutes

• Best for: Comprehensive coverage, balanced depth

EXTENSIVE RESEARCH

• Launch 40 agents (8 of each type)

• Timeout: 10 minutes

• Best for: Deep-dive analysis, exhaustive reports

DELIBERATION MODE (Multi-Round Debate)

Agents critique each other's answers and refine through peer review.

Trigger Patterns:

• "Deliberate on X"

• "Have the consultants debate X"

• "What do the models think about X after discussing?"

• "Peer review: X"

How It Works:

Round 1: Initial Perspectives (all 5 agents)

• Each agent provides initial analysis independently

• No agent sees others' responses yet

Round 2: Critique & Challenge (all 5 agents)

• Share all Round 1 responses with all agents

• Each agent reviews others' answers

• Point out errors, gaps, strong points

• Challenge assumptions

• Add missing information

Round 3: Refinement (all 5 agents)

• Share all critiques

• Agents revise their positions based on feedback

• Acknowledge valid points from others

• Defend or modify their stance

• Identify emerging consensus

Round 4: Final Synthesis (main session)

• Analyze convergence vs divergence

• Highlight consensus points (all/most agents agree)

• Present unresolved disagreements with reasoning from each side

• Rate confidence based on agent agreement

Timeout: 5 minutes total (agents work in rounds)

Best for:

• Critical decisions needing peer review

• Complex problems where single perspective is risky

• Catching errors through multiple reviews

• Finding consensus among experts

• Identifying trade-offs through debate

Example:

User: "Deliberate on: Should we use REST or GraphQL for our API?"

Round 1 (Initial):

• Codex: "GraphQL for flexible querying"
• Gemini: "REST for simplicity"
• Perplexity: [web research on adoption trends]

Round 2 (Critique):

• Codex: "Gemini's simplicity claim ignores client complexity - REST needs many endpoints"
• Gemini: "Codex didn't mention GraphQL's caching challenges"
• Perplexity: "Both missing recent data: GraphQL adoption is 45% in 2025"

Round 3 (Refinement):

• Codex: "Valid point on caching. Recommend REST for simple CRUD, GraphQL for complex reads"
• Gemini: "Agree with Codex's nuanced position"
• Consensus: Both viable, choose based on read complexity

Synthesis:

• CONSENSUS: Use REST for simple APIs, GraphQL for complex data fetching
• AGREEMENT: Both have trade-offs, no universal answer
• DISAGREEMENT: None (all converged)

Available Agents

• perplexity-researcher: Web search with Perplexity Sonar models

• claude-researcher: Web search with Claude WebSearch

• gemini-researcher: Analysis with Google Gemini

• codex-researcher: Deep analysis with GPT-5 Codex

• grok-researcher: Analysis with xAI Grok

How Consultation Mode Works

• Detect consultation request from trigger patterns

• Identify target model (gemini, codex, grok, perplexity, claude)

• Launch single agent of that type

• Return focused analysis from that one expert

Speed: ~10-30 seconds per consultation

How Research Mode Works

• Query Decomposition: Break into 5-40 sub-questions

• Parallel Launch: All agents in SINGLE message

• Collection: Wait for timeout (2/3/10 minutes)

• Synthesis: Integrate findings with confidence ratings

Speed:

• Quick: ~30-60 seconds

• Standard: ~30-90 seconds

• Extensive: ~1-3 minutes

Agent Capabilities

Web Search Agents:

• perplexity: Citations, Sonar models, current data

• claude: Built-in WebSearch, detailed analysis

LLM Analysis Agents:

• codex: GPT-5 with high reasoning, technical deep-dives

• gemini: Multi-perspective synthesis

• grok: Alternative LLM perspective

Best Practices

For Consultation:

• Use when you want ONE expert opinion

• Good for second opinions, alternative perspectives

• Faster and cheaper than research mode

For Research:

• Use when you need comprehensive coverage

• Multiple perspectives reveal blind spots

• Higher confidence through corroboration

Agent Selection:

• Codex/GPT-5: Complex technical problems, deep reasoning

• Gemini: Creative solutions, multi-angle analysis

• Grok: Alternative perspective, different training data

• Perplexity: Current web information, citations needed

• Claude: Web research, detailed synthesis